"Final Fantasy XVI: A Dark and Flaming Triumph"

The latest installment in the "Final Fantasy" franchise, "Final Fantasy XVI", was released on Thursday for the PlayStation 5, with fans praising its high-spec graphics and mature storyline. Producer Naoki Yoshida cited "Game of Thrones" as inspiration for the game, which features violent fights and sex scenes alongside classic franchise tropes. The game is expected to boost sales of the PlayStation 5, which has faced supply chain issues due to Covid lockdowns. "Final Fantasy" is one of the world's top-selling game franchises, with over 173 million copies sold globally.